Normality

[Mrsannabbott]

What is a normal reading for B12 etc.?.There seem to be so many alternatives quoted on site.I have injections 2 mthly so now am at a loss as to when to ask for a blood test.2mthly helps but still tire quickly etc.Perhaps Gambit can help?

[clivealive Forum Support]

Hi Mrsannabbott I guess it depends which laboratory is used so you just have to be guided by the ranges <from - to> that are shown on the result.

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[Gambit62 Administrator]

Thanks clivealive

in relation to 'normal' readings for B12 look at Foggyme's response on this thread

healthunlocked.com/pasoc/po...

unfortunately these are ranges that apply to people before they have had treatment and the ranges after treatment aren't going to mean anything unless they continue to come back low.

you could also ask for MMA and/or homocysteine tests which might clarify if there is a functional deficiency going on - lots of B12 in your blood but not enough available at the cell level.

Might also help your case if you have kept a detailed diary of symptoms and when they returned.

Also possible that there is something else going on as well as the B12.

[Mrsannabbott in reply to Gambit62]

Thank you both for the information.